Saturday, Feb. 17
• Wellington’s annual Tribute Music & Food Truck Festival returns to the Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) for two weekends, Feb. 15-17 and Feb. 22-24, full of food trucks, costumed character entertainment, and music by some of the best tribute bands in South Florida. For more info., visit www.wellingtonfl.gov/amphitheater.
• The Loxahatchee Chapter of the Florida Trail Association will walk in Okeeheelee Park (7500 Forest Hill Blvd.) on Saturday, Feb. 17 at 7:30 a.m. Call Paul Cummings at (561) 596-4423 for more info.
• The Palm Beach County Thrift Store auction will take place Saturday, Feb. 17 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 2455 Vista Parkway in West Palm Beach. Visit www.pbcgov.com for more info.
• Audubon of the Everglades will hold a family-friendly bird walk at Peaceful Waters Sanctuary in Wellington on Saturday, Feb. 17 at 8 a.m. Visit www.auduboneverglades.org for more info.
• Wellington will host Lakeside Family Fun Days, a series of family-friendly events on Lake Wellington, located behind the Wellington Community Center (12150 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) on Saturdays, Feb. 17, March 10 and April 14 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Each event features a variety of free activities for the entire family to enjoy. For more info., visit www.wellingtonfl.gov/lakeside.
• The Green Market at Wellington will be open Saturday, Feb. 17 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. near the Wellington Amphitheater. For more info., visit www.greenmarketatwellington.com.
• The Palm Beach Zoo will host DragonFest, its annual celebration of the Chinese New Year, on Saturday, Feb. 17 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Visit www.palmbeachzoo.org/dragonfest-2018 for more info.
• The Society of the Four Arts in Palm Beach will hold a class about Lego Architecture on Saturday, Feb. 17 at 10:30 a.m. Visit www.fourarts.org for more info.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host an Acoustic Java Jam for adults on Saturday, Feb. 17 at 2 p.m. Experience a caffeinated collection of local talent or bring your acoustic instruments and jam out. Coffee will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 for more info.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Kitchen Chat: Mediterranean Cuisine & Spices for ages 14 and up on Saturday, Feb. 17 at 2:30 p.m. Borrow a cookbook, test a recipe and share your tips and kitchen adventures. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host “Gems of Hope: The African-American Spiritual” for adults on Saturday, Feb. 17 at 2:30 p.m. Take a glimpse back into the origin, purpose and necessity of the art form known as the African-American spiritual with vocalist Katie Gilmore. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• The Wellington Amphitheater will host a free Stevie Wonder tribute concert, along with a food truck invasion, on Saturday, Feb. 17 at 5 p.m. Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more info.
• The Rotary Club of Royal Palm Beach will honor Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Michael Gauger as its Citizen of the Year ceremony on Saturday, Feb. 17. The tribute dinner will begin at 6 p.m. at the Police Benevolent Association banquet hall (2100 N. Florida Mango Road, West Palm Beach). To secure tickets, call Lynn Balch at (561) 601-7297 or Dan Splain at (561) 282-6800. Proceeds from the event will fund charitable endeavors.
• The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts in West Palm Beach will present George Benson in an exclusive evening of classic music and greatest hits on Saturday, Feb. 17 at 8 p.m. Visit www.kravis.org for more info.
Sunday, Feb. 18
• Audubon of the Everglades will hold a birding car pool at STA-1E in Wellington on Sunday, Feb. 18 at 7:30 a.m. Visit www.auduboneverglades.org for more info.
• The Royal Palm Beach Green Market & Bazaar will be open Sunday, Feb. 18 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Veterans Park. For more info., visit www.rpbgreenmarket.com.
• The 2018 high-goal polo season will continue Sunday, Feb. 18 with the Ylivasker Cup Final at the International Polo Club Palm Beach. Polo matches are open to the public, with a wide range of hospitality and guest seating options. For more info., visit www.internationalpoloclub.com.
• The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts in West Palm Beach will present Ten Grands, Ten Pianos, Ten World-Class Pianists on Sunday, Feb. 18 at 8 p.m. Visit www.kravis.org for more info.
Monday, Feb. 19
• The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts in West Palm Beach will present Broadway Titans: The Life of a Broadway Producer with Fran Weissler, Roy Furman and Rodger Hess, moderated by Lee Wolf, on Monday, Feb. 19 at 11:30 a.m. Visit www.kravis.org for more info.
• The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts in West Palm Beach will present Yamato, The Drummers of Japan on Monday, Feb. 19 and Tuesday, Feb. 20 at 7:30 p.m. Visit www.kravis.org for more info.
Tuesday, Feb. 20
• The Western Business Alliance will hold its monthly breakfast at Mel’s Way Bistro on Tuesday, Feb. 20 at 8 a.m. For more info., visit www.thewesternbusinessalliance.com.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will feature “Three Funny Jewish Men: Jerry Seinfeld, Jerry Lewis & Jackie Mason” on Tuesday, Feb. 20 at 3 p.m. Dr. Rose Feinberg explores the lives of three unique comedians, including their career highlights, marriages and events that shaped their lives and careers. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
• The Society of the Four Arts in Palm Beach will host David Ignatius speaking about A Writing Life: What I’ve Learned as a Journalist, Novelist and Librettist on Tuesday, Feb. 20 at 3 p.m. Call (561) 655-7226 or visit www.fourarts.org for more info.
• Wellington will hold a Neighborhood Walk & Talk in the 12th Fairway community on Tuesday, Feb. 20 from 4 to 6 p.m. Call (561) 791-4764 or visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more info.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host its Anime Otaku Club for ages 12 to 17 on Tuesday, Feb. 20 at 6:30 p.m. Hang out, watch anime, eat snacks, and talk with friends and fellow fans about cool shows from Japan. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Songs of Triumph: A History of the Negro Spiritual for adults on Tuesday, Feb. 20 at 6:30 p.m. Using the art of storytelling and music in a presentation by Dr. Naia Johnston-Bush. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County will host a program on “The Future of Jewish Families” with Avraham Infeld on Tuesday, Feb. 20 at 7 p.m. at the Wellington Community Center (12150 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). For more info., call (561) 242-6687 or visit www.jewishpalmbeach.org/westernmainevent.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host a Wonders of the Night Sky Telescope Viewing Session on Tuesday, Feb. 20 at 7 p.m. Join the Astronomical Society of the Palm Beaches and learn about constellations as you stargaze from sunset to 8:30 p.m. outside, if the skies are clear. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
• Congregation L’Dor Va-Dor (3475 W. Woolbright Road, Boynton Beach) will hold its Sam Silver Controversial Issues Series on Wednesday, Feb. 20 at 7 p.m. For more info., call (561) 968-0688 or e-mail info@ldorvador.org.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host a Wonders of the Night Sky Telescope Viewing Session for adults on Tuesday, Feb. 20 at 7 p.m. Encounter numerous celestial wonders with a telescope viewing provided by the Astronomical Society of the Palm Beaches. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
Wednesday, Feb. 21
• The Wellington Chamber of Commerce will host a Wellington council candidates forum at the International Polo Club Palm Beach (3667 120th Ave. South) on Wednesday, Feb. 21. Registration starts at 11:30 a.m., and the event begins at noon. Seat 2 candidates are incumbent Tanya Siskind and challenger Frank Ferrano. Seat 3 candidates are incumbent John McGovern and challenger Bart Novack. For more info., visit www.wellingtonchamber.com.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Book Chat: Case Histories by Kate Atkinson for adults on Wednesday, Feb. 21 at 2 p.m. in a staff-led discussion. Copies of the book are available. Light refreshments will be served. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host its Lego Club for ages 5 to 12 on Wednesday, Feb. 21 at 3 p.m. Build, imagine and play with Lego bricks. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Musical Toddlers & Tykes for children under age 4 on Wednesday, Feb. 21 at 3:30 p.m. Do you love story time songs? Join in for a jam session. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host a Paper Quilled Monogram program for adults on Wednesday, Feb. 21 at 6 p.m. Learn basic techniques to create a fancy scrolled monogram. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
• Wellington will hold a Neighborhood Watch Meeting for the Lakeside Shores community on Wednesday, Feb. 21 at 6 p.m. For more info., visit www.wellingtonfl.gov.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Virtual Reality Fun with the Oculus Rift for ages 12 and up on Wednesday, Feb. 21 at 6 p.m. Test out the newest technology and be prepared to have fun. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host its Adult Coloring Club for ages 16 and up on Wednesday, Feb. 21 at 6:30 p.m. Color for fun and relaxation with other coloring enthusiasts. Coloring pages and materials will be provided, or bring your own coloring book. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host a Writers Reading Open Mic for ages 18 and up on Wednesday, Feb. 21 at 6:30 p.m. Writers are invited to share their work in this open mic event or come just to listen. Preferred reading length is no more than five minutes of a family-friendly subject matter. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• Shulamit Hadassah will host member, midwife and educator Shari Daniels speaking on human slavery in the Middle East and Far East on Wednesday, Feb. 21 at 7 p.m. at Palm Beach County Fire -Rescue Station #30 (9910 Stribling Way, Wellington).
Thursday, Feb. 22
• The Society of the Four Arts in Palm Beach will host a Preschool Story Time for ages 4 and under on Thursday, Feb. 22 at 10:30 a.m. Call (561) 655-2776 for more info.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host a Winter Olympics Event for ages 5 to 12 on Thursday, Feb. 22 at 2:30 p.m. Compete in a Winter Olympics event and go for the gold. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• The Wellington Amphitheater will host a free Billy Joel tribute concert, along with a food truck invasion, on Thursday, Feb. 22 at 5 p.m. Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more info.
• The Panther Ridge Conservation Center (14755 Palm Beach Point Blvd., Wellington) will host “Walk on the Wild Side” on Thursday, Feb. 22 at 6 p.m. The benefit will support the care of exotic felines that have been abandoned, abused or neglected. The cost is $125 per person. For more information, call (561) 795-8914 or visit www.pantherridge.org.
• The Puerto Rican/Hispanic Chamber of Commerce will hold a business, educational and social networking meeting on Thursday, Feb. 22 at 6 p.m. at Patagonia Argentinian Steak House (675 Royal Palm Beach Blvd., Royal Palm Beach). The guest speaker will be PBSO Col. Tony Araujo. For more info., e-mail santosarroyo@mindspring.com, call (561) 889-6527 or visit www.prhchamber.com.
Friday, Feb. 23
• Palm Beach Opera will present Candide at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts from Friday, Feb. 23 through Sunday, Feb. 25. For more info., visit www.pbopera.org.
• Cirque Italia, the spectacular water circus from Italy, will perform on two weekends, Feb. 23-26 and March 1-4 across the street from the Palm Beach Kennel Club in West Palm Beach. For more info., visit www.cirqueitalia.com.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Now I Know My ABCs for ages 2 to 5 on Friday, Feb. 23 at 10 a.m. Enjoy playing literacy-based games with your child to introduce and reinforce the alphabet. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts in West Palm Beach will present Performing Your Life: Storytelling Workshop hosted by Mike Daisey on Friday, Feb. 23 at 1:30 p.m. Visit www.kravis.org for more info.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Kids Wii U Gaming and More for ages 7 to 12 on Friday Feb. 23 at 4 p.m. Play Wii U and board games with friends. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Wellington Amphitheater will host a free Prince/Michael Jackson tribute concert, along with a food truck invasion, on Friday, Feb. 23 at 5 p.m. Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more info.
• The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts in West Palm Beach will present Mike Daisey: The End of Journalism on Friday, Feb. 23 and Saturday, Feb. 24 at 7:30 p.m. Visit www.kravis.org for more info.
